live from the kgo-tv broadcast center this is abc7 news. it is 5:00 a.m. on thursday morning. we are almost there. one more day. >> i am eric thomas. >> i am kristen sze. >> sue and drew are here. >> one area of fog, petaluma is only issue. you can see visibility is down to quarter-mile and elsewhere visibility is great on this early thursday morning. the forecast calls for a lot of sunshine. warming nicely by the afternoon. a lot of places in the 70s and around the coast is in the

mid-60s. >> traffic this morning? >> we have a hot spot but otherwise we are looking good with a look outside as we head beyond golden gate field headlights to the macarthur maze westbound direction and approaching the bay bridge here is what you will find, a delay on the left-hand side and everyone else is please through and the only trouble spot in san jose is the sig-alert the transition from north 280 to south 897 100 lane is getting by and if you would like an alternate, use bird. >> more on breaking news in the south bay authorities are sending for two carjacking suspects in the sunnyvale mountain view area after a high speed chase. we are in sunnyvale with the latest. >> huge police presence in sunny rail and the other side of 85 in los altos where we are standing where the police chase came for an end. you can see the sign at the end

said "no outlet." they ran into a dead en. this starts at fully road in east san jose near the santa clara county fair grounds. a man was carjacked by two men using a gun. police tracked the car and found it in san jose. that is when a high speed chase started from 280 to 85 and end up in sunnyvale adjacent for highway 85. we though jumped out and ran. a handgun was found nearby. >> we have used the k mine to search if the -- for the suspect. the k-9 led us to an area that is like a water culvert piping type of area. i have not been over to see that but it is possible our suspects could be around that area where we are looking right now. >> here is video we shot in the past half hour of the vehicle that was carjacked towed from the scene, the cadillac and officers and deputies from the sheriff and san jose and

sunnyvale and santa later and los altos police department station aned at intersections on the los altos side and sunnyvale side. the show open if both directions but was closed early this morning as officers had to get across 85 chase the suspect. some neighborhoods were blocked off to traffic and police do not believe any residents are in danger. there is no shelter in place at this moment. breaking news, two police officers are hospitalized this morning as they were shot during a night of protests in ferguson missouri, the city where a white police officer shot and killed an unarm black teen. >> the officers sharp shot outside the ferguson, police station, from other agencies in the missouri town to assist with demonstrations happening last night. hundreds gathered following resignation of a ferguson police chief.

>> protests stayed peaceful mid midnight when a officer was struck in the shoulder and the other in the face. >> we saw the muzzle fire from the gun and slumped down and then we saw the cop was shot next to us. >> the police officers were standing there and they were shot. >> just because they were police officers. >> a 41-year-old, 14-year veteran with the st. louis police department was the one shot in the shoulder. a 32-year-old from neighboring agency was shot in the face and they are treated at the hop and in "serious," condition. both are expected to recover from the injuries. there have been no arrests. thank you. coming soon to a bart station near you, a new type of eye in the sky: bart is currently using one of the north berkeley station to cut down on bicycle and car thefts. amy hollyfield is at north

berkeley and bart. amy? >> as a commuter told us it looks like something out of star wars. take a look this is parked at the north berkeley bart station. imagine this elevated? it gives bart police a perch to look out from as the expire parking lot. they hope to cash criminals in the act or to deter crime in the parking lot altogether. passengers we talked to are intrigued with the idea. >> less intimidating. for parking purposes and vandalism on the cars, it is a good idea. >> when it is raised, it is up 25' in the air and bart officials paid for 9 $95,000 tower with a brant and it appeared at the lafayette bart station and today at north berkeley. thank you. the mail controversy surrounding

hillary clinton took a back seat with a surprise visit to the bay area. she dropped in yesterday on ebay's woman summit and the speech focused on tackling gender equality issues and improving diversity in s veal. she has ties to the wife of c.e.o. john done -- clinton did not comment on her use of a personal e-mail account while in office. >> a bay area 5th grader is back in school after he was bullied by another student a story you will see only here. 11-year-old nathan ferrise was knocked unconscious by the boy in january. the accused bully was suspended but want back-to-school after a few days. yesterday, nathan's mom said that student has finally been kicked out. >> he was ecstatic and excited to get back-to-school.

he is a very expect boy and he belongs in school getting the proper education. >> i felt kind of... scared back at school but now the bully is gone and i am committed to be back. >> may than felt safe returning to school yesterday. >> students from four bay area catholic high schools speak out against antiacceptance rhetoric by san francisco archbishop. at issue is the morality clause in the teacher hand book. opponents say the archbishop cordileone wants staff to accept clauses condemning homosexuality, contraception and abortion. they are holding a rally to call on the archbishop to teach acceptance which is underway at 5:30 p.m. at 9 plaza in san francisco. >> officials meet today to examine what could be a pattern of police brutality in salinas.

the justice department and the police chief and mayor hold a meeting of community policing after a string of fatal officer involved shootings in the city. last year, it involved hispanic men. last year, civil rights attorney called on the justice department to investigate the shootings and examine if there is a pattern of racism in the police department. >> thursday looking to be the start of a warming trend. >> the weekend is going to be nothing but warmth and sunshine and today is the trend going. we have clear skies above. no rain. at this hour. temperature-wise, concord is at 50 degrees and 51 in oakland and downtown san francisco checking in at 54 and north bay is cooler and fog in the north bay and otherwise temperatures are in the mid-40s and mountain view is sitting at 53. we have a few clouds but by the afternoon, total sunshine across the region warming up nicely inland spot into the 70s and

around the bay and we could see a couple of 70s pop up and the coast is cooler but temperatures in the mid-60s. today begins the warming trend 70s across were of our area and, friday, warmer than that and by saturday records are possible 80's pop up on the board and that is above normal if this time of the year. that is weather. sue has traffic. >> good morning, everyone, we will look if you are heading out thursday morning at mass transit, bart, no delays and muni has a good start and no one is reporting any problems and that is a great way to go. we have four lanes southbound across the golden gate bridge and it is fog free and relatively light this morning. no delays. san jose, 101 headed in the morning direction 880 overcrossing and traffic is slowing nicely. you have a problem in san jose with a sig-alert still in affect the transition ramp from north 280 to south 87 and it and

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>> covering cupertino, wine country and all the bay area this is abc7 news. good thursday morning at 5:13. you can see both sides of the bay in this beautiful picture pretty clear at least compared to yesterday. we will talk to our meteorologist about warmup in a moment the. >> the debate what to give employee benefits to drivers like uber and lyft is not over any time soon. according to the "san francisco chronicle" two judges yesterday rejected the ride sharing commend's argument that drivers must be considered independent contractors. juries have to decide if they

are considered employees entitled to minimum wages expenses, and other workplace benefits. >> this morning, a bay area congressman -- aboard a train with a goal to meet with commuters and talk about job and the economy and anything else. >> the california board of education wants to give teachers and students more time to adjust to the new common core test, voted as part of the school year to identify those schools that need unionment. the curriculum republicans -- prepares students to be critical thinkers. can you not evaluate this year, they say, because the tests are

too different. >> estimated a million taxpayers who did not file federal returns in 2011 may miss out on $1 billion coming their way 103,000 are in california owed $92 million bit i.r.s. which works out to be $627 on average. the i.r.s. would lake to reunite taxpayers with their money but time is running out. they have to file a 2011 return by april 15 or the money goes back to the drury. -- treasury. >> the post particular way to spend the refund is to pay down debt. >> here is america's money report. >> topping mc's money, caring booze with you have to get easier, the treasury will approve a powdered alcohol process. >> palcohol is on sale this summer but individual states will regulate it. >> the popular way to spend a

tax refund is paying down debt but one said pay down a third and another said two-thirds, but few will blow it on something fun. >> you worked hard all year, request not? >> if you want sneakers worn by michael jordan this pair worn in december of 1984 makes them the earliest pay ever to be auctioned and the size 13 could go for more than $50,000. >> thank you is america's money. >> oprah will deliver the stanford lecture on meaningful life and offer her personal reflections on life at stanford memorial church april 20 with the lecture honoring the late law professor who delivered the renowned last lecture eastbound year. faculty and staff have to enter a lottery to land a spot.

>> now a make over for the most depressing starbucks that got a makeover. they decided yes that store was in need of a makeover, customers said it reminded them of a "jail," and now, some are saying it is the very best starbuck they have seen and customers are happy with the lighting and the mural and the bigger windows which now are much less jail-like and the coffee is still pretty much the same. >> i am sure the prices will not change to pay for the spends of remodeling that place. >> better not! >> we know where she stands on that. >> the morning memorial need the coffee. >> true. >> not too much today with sunrise up at 7:26 and then it will be a lot sunshine for thursday. with live doppler hd showing you we have mainly clear skies above

and however some visibility issues in the north bay with petaluma at quarter-mile visibility and elsewhere we are looking good in terms of fog. right now napa is 46 degrees and 52 in san carlos and 49 in fremont and 53 in antioch and fairfield and coming in with a temperature of 45 degrees. from the camera showing downtown san francisco, a few patchy clouds and otherwise the forecast calls for a little bit of fog specifically in the north bay early on and a lot sunshine on the way for thursday and mild temperatures. we start a warming friend today that could weekend. the high pressure is stopping the cloud cover with high clouds to the west and a few of those streaming if throughout the day and a lot of sunshine on the way. the travel delays are good in the skies today with the only issue the northeast and newark

half hour delays and sfo and oakland and san jose no delays early on this thursday morning. highs a lot sunshine on the way and a lost 70s on the board 77 at forward, and 75 is the high in concord and 73 in oakland and 69 in downtown san francisco and lake port warm at 73. lows and a mixture of stars and clouds and otherwise mid-40s to mid-50s and june in san mateo and oakland and 47 in fairfield. the seven-day forecast shows sunny and mild today and warming trend continues on friday and the records are possible on saturday and into sunday with 80's popping up in many locations inland valleys and still, warm early next week and cooler on wednesday. sue? >> yes everyone, off to a decent start this thursday morning and a look at the san mateo bridge, tail lights among the flat section headed to the high-rise to foster city with no delays and eastbound direction

on hayward side, we have word of an accident now in the clearing stains and not any delay and south 101 beyond lucas valley road the headlights to the civic center to central san rafael, no delays into san francisco and good news in san jose the early sig-alert has finally been cleared and north 280 on the ramp to southbound 87, track is getting by with no delays and tow truck is just now leaving the scene and in san francisco an accident clearing off to the shoulder and north 280 we do have the reports of an accident and i am seeing slow traffic headed northbound with the red sensor so hopefully it will be cleared shortly. >> it is 5:20. straight ahead, a generous great tooty with a special meeting that brought a server to tears. the duchess brings royal limelight to one of television's

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the president's detail and both have been reassigned pending the investigation. hillary clinton made a vice visit to the bay area dropping in on a woman's summit in san jose yesterday. her speech focused on gender equality issues and improving diversity in silicon valley. she did not comment on the news of the personal e-mail accounts while in office. >> actor will ferrell is playing for the as and giants in five different spring training games in arizona to raise money for cancer patients. he will play shortstop and catch for the giants. >> we are tracking limited areas of fog but where it is, it is dense, and petaluma is down to quarter-mile visibility and santa rosa is 2.5 miles visibility. we have sunshine on the way and a warming trend coming up. >> we have the lake tahoe ski rereport and i watched to show you the bay bridge toll plaza we

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live from the kgo-tv broadcast center this is abc7 news. good thursday morning at 5:29. thank you for joining us. >> i am eric thomas. >> i am kristen sze. >> sue and drew are here joining us. >> are you awake yet drew? >> a little. >> he is a zombie. >> great to be with you with great weather. a lot sunshine and a warming trend. here is the day planner. the sun is up at 7:26 on thursday morning. temperatures starting out in the 50s with a few clouds giving way to a ton of sunshine by the

afternoon. mild, and 70s inland and low-to-mid 60s along the coast. >> thank you we will keep going. >> the bay bridge toll plaza shows metering lights are not on yet and we do have a bit of a delay for cash paying folks that is typical with the metering lights here the next 15 or 20 minutes to walnut creek, south 680, a few brake lights beyond north maine to the 24 junction and you will see slowing but 24 is looking good to the caldecott tunnel. here is a look at the drive time from the central valley from highway 4 antioch to concord and san rafael to the city is the good drive right now at 5:30 you monitoring this, with law enforcement armies gathered in and around sunnyvale searching for two suspects who led they will on a chase this morning. our reporter is on the john with the latest. we are here where the police

chase ended in sunnyvale where the suspects ran into to deadend and it started in east san jose around midnight a man was carjacked on actually road near the fairgrounds. police found the suspects and they got out of the vehicle and headed into the neighborhood where the two men got out and ran. >> we found a small handgun adjacent to the vehicle so we thing they may have dropped the weapon. >> are you considering them armed, and maybe that is not their only weapon? >> we are not sure and we will not take chances. >> self police agencies and the sheriff helped in the chase and taking part in the seven. police believe the men described as around 20, went into the waterway that runs parallel to 8 a and into a culvert cutting to the los altos side where the search thousand is in the culvert. officers say you have to crawl to move through it and an hour ago the cadillac that was

carjacked was tow from sunnyvale and some neighborhoods were blocked off to remark and police do not believe the residents are in danger with no shelter in place order right now. highway 85 is also open in both directions and i heard of recent scar jack insurance in san jose and i asked the police officer if this could be related to those carjackings and they say they are investigating that possibility. it is 5:32. a manhunt is underway near ferguson missouri, for whoever shot two police officers during demonstrations last night. this ties into the michael brown shooting from last year. our reporter is monitoring the latest developments. >> this happened as the protest wrapped up last night with witnesses describing the chaos with the bullets whizzing beyond their heads hitting two police officers.

one person shot video on the cell phone and captured the scary moments. >> there was a large crowd about sector so outside of the ferguson police department when someone opened fire. two officers were hit one in the shoulder the other in the face. their injuries are "serious," but not considered life threatening. this happened during a demonstration. hundreds gather following the resignation of the ferguson, police chief. one of the protests happening in the small town since the death of unarmed teen -- teen michael brown. >> this is not an indictment on everyone expressing their personal rights but we have seen in law enforcement this is a very very, very dangerous environment for the officers to work in. the injured officers are not from ferguson and they were only there to assist dug the protest

one with the st. louis county police accident and the other from neighboring webster grief. many witnesses say the shots came from down the street, not the crowd. thank you. >> this afternoon, two men suspected in the shooting debt of a security guard are scheduled to enter a plea in santa clara county san jose believe these two men killed manny zuniga who was shot after he confronted two men for stealing cigars from a liquor store next to where he works. >> a possible break in the shoot out that killed a per shielding her two children from gun fire. she was walking her seven-year-old son and nine-year-old daughter home when the gunfire broke out much the children were not hurt. police have detained and questioned several people but not releasing many details.

a spokesman tells abc no arrests have been made and investigators are still conducting follow-up interviews with the witnesses. >> authorities in fremont are warning of possible rabies exposure at a park where a dead bat tested positive for the disease. the bat was found last friday night near the entrance to the community center. misery moved it the next day but any personal pet that touched the battle may have been exposed to ray brings. anyone with concerns should contact vector control. rabies can be transferred by touching an infected man or being bitten. >> a big decision is expected in a sexual bias case again a venture capital firm after a request by cleaner perkins china neither picture -- kleiner perkins over a

case filed by ellen pao. they are trying to show that money is the motive. she said she is create creating equal opportunity to women. >> google and giving a pay raise to bus drivers starting next month, they will get 20 percent raise bringing the average driver pay to $24 an hour and an extra 15 percent for split shifts. the companies are coming under fire for not sharing the wealth with those who support the industry. schultz drivers for some companies have voted to unionize. workers are expected to be back on the job after a labor dispute over staffing. 45 workers at one of the five international terminals were sent home yesterday and they will be able to return for the next shift today. the action did not affect workers at other terminals and is weeks after a new labor agreement ended months of labor

slow downs on the west coast. we will check the weather forecast with our meteorologist here for mike. >> tons of sunshine warming trends starting today and peeking over the weekend. we do not have precipitation tell-wise in the 40s and 50s the name of the game. 51 in oakland and 53 in hayward and mountain view is 54 and novato is 48 and antioch sitting at 53 degrees. as we plan out the afternoon we have a few clouds early on this morning and by the afternoon a lot of sunshine across the region and warmth especially around our inland spots and around the bay we have 60s and 70s on the board. as you plan the three day forecast sunny and mild today, 6 3-d 76 inland and 72 around the bay and 64 at the coast. on friday, bump the temperatures up two- to four-degrees and over the weekend high pressure really turns on the heat crank and we

see 80's pop up average the bay and in a last the inland valley locations. enjoy the warmth. we are talking nice weather. how is the traffic? >> busy. this is the east shore freeway making the merge from 580 to 80 at golden gate field and then it bogs down with a lot of company here and no stalls or accidents but speaks are under the limit and the bay bridge toll plaza has in metering lights yet but we are watching that. in san jose, this is 87 in the northbound direction, on the shark tank and you are busy but everything is at the limit. we have a problem in san francisco, 280 the accident has been cleared off to the shoulder but there is residual slow traffic coming in from daly city north 280. antioch bridge shows an update with inspections start this morning until 2:00 this afternoon. thank you sue.

next giving the ultimate gift of life and the man who risked his own life to save his friend's son. >> this photo is causing controversy this morning and we will tell you why. >> going, going just about gone the powerball player about to see $1 million fortune disappear. stay tuned.

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police found the man last night while responding to a reported shooting. the suspects led officers on a lie speed chase and the van crashed into the fire truck and caught fire and firefighters in the truck were on a medical call when the collision occurred. one suspect was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to the hospital. two firefighters suffered non-life threat being injuries and also were taken to the hospital. police are investigating a bizarre death in the central valley after the discovery of a body between two walls. the body was found in a vacant business park in fleece know. a prosecute owner called police after finding a shatter window with a hole in the wall. authorities believe the man may have been stealing irene two office spaces when he fell between the buildings and was stuck. no word on how long he had been there. >> a controversial powdered alcohol intended to be mixed into drinks has gotten federal approval called palcohol designed for backpackers and

hikers. the powder is in a pouch and you just add water and it is an alcoholic drink. there is concern it will be abused by minors and easy to sneak into public events. the founder was unavailable for interview and called the concerns "unfounded speculation." especially the fear that kids would snort the product. >> why would anyone choose to spend an hour of pain and misery smarting all of this powder to get one drink in their system? >> i imagine it will be just another easier thing to schneck into the games to have their desired effect. it is not as big or easy to spot as alcoholic beverage can or bottle now. >> several states have moved to ban powdered alcohol. and 16 has not they hope to have the product for sale by summer. >> two families consider

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prize. we or lose it forever. the california lottery has released surveillance video of the man in hopes of tracking him down before the 180-day deadline to collect the prize. do you know him? if you do call him he purchased this at a supermarket in southern california nor the september 13 powerball drawing. if the winner does not claim the prize every penny will be transferred to california public schools. not a waste. a good cause. but he probably wents it. >> the as and giants have a star player today on the roster will ferrell is playing for 15 teams in five spring training games in arizona part of a new hbo special to raise money for condition certificate patients. >> he is honoring the feat by former kansas city as first to play every major

position. he suit up at 4:0 5 and play for the giants and white sox can catch for the giants and play short stop for the amounts. a tall shortstop. >> bruce bochi said he will not take it bad when bum pitches to him because he does not know how to "take it easy." >> we will see. >> how is the weather? sun. and more of it. >> numbers are increasing from here on out. record possible over the weekend. live doppler hd showing not tracking any moisture but we are tracking pockets of dense fog in the north bay right now and santa rosa dropping to three-quarters mile visibility and petaluma at quarter-mile and elsewhere, looking good as far as fog. good morning mountain view 54 is the current temperature and same in downtown san francisco 50 in concord, and 45 in fairly,

and san jose is coming in with a temperature of 53. the only fly in the ointment with the weather is the pollen. air quality for tree pollen is high meaning if you had allergies they will be acting up. the main offender is pine oak cedar and juniper. we need a good soaking rain. radar will shoot high pressure over us and bring us sunshine and will increase the warmth over the next couple of days. if you take to the skies nationwide, travel delays with green from coast to coast no delays whatever, quiet weather even sfo and oakland and san jose we good to go. as far as temperatures, a last sunshine and high clouds and 70 for the high and palo alto is 69 in downtown san francisco and up to 76 in livermore. lows are mild overnight with cloud cover building and mix of

stars and clouds and 53 in san francisco, and 52 in oakland and gaining to 49 in san jose. we are sunny and mild with 70's on the board and friday we continue the increase in the temperatures and by the weekend, we are talking records are likely saturday afternoon and 82 and 80 around the bay and low-to-mid 70s along the coast and equally as warm, equally as private on sunday, more records are possible and beach weather around here on monday partly cloudy and st. pat's day is warm with a change to the pattern and cooler on wednesday. >> good morning, everyone. if the travels take you to novato, south 101 the headlights beyond lucas valley road and the ymca moving at limit and san francisco and across the golden gate bridge where it is fog free this morning with four lanes for the southbound commute off the waldo and to the san francisco area. now a look in the city just

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reminds there is only a week to bid on historic items from the stick including from memories action are seats autographed by joe montana and jerry rice and 49ers lockers and even field goalposts. the auction closes at 8:00 p.m. on tuesday march 17. >> drew we will fight over midding over the field go posts >> good morning, everyone, we have temperatures in the 40s and 50s, 51 in oakland and 54 in san francisco and 52 now in fremont and antioch is 53 and concord is 50. the day planner is ahead with sun up at 7:26 and then a lot of sunshine on the way and mild temperatures 70s in most spots along the coast in the mid-to-low 60s. >> if your travels take you to the maze may it is a beautiful shot at 80 westbound headed to the bay bridge where metering

lights were turned on at 5:37. check it out toward macarthur maze and traffic is backed up and sluggish on the help per deck -- on the upper deck interest san francisco. 880 at industrial there is slow traffic from before highway nat. hopefully they will get that off to the shoulder shortly to improve your commute. you can call it the creature from the black lagoon water hazard. >> a monster alligator invaded a florida golf course and and on facebook. some say this is a big fake because it is too big. workers are say this gator is for real. they say they see the gators all the time but not one this size i plaintiff it when i will see it

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new 00 an average of $500 just by switching to progressive. so you'll be bringing home the bacon in no time. sorry. get a free quote at pro live from the kgo-tv broadcast center this is abc7 news. officers spread out across several south bay communities right now and the search is on for two men. we will tell you why. >> breaking right new in missouri, two officers in the hospital this morning after someone town as gun on them during a protest over police violence. hillary clinton visits the bay area and an appearance that the she

faces over the we e-mail controversy. i am eric thomas with kristen sze and sue hall and drew. >> good morning, everyone. talking about sunshine on the way. love that. the only issue is fog. it is patchy. live doppler hd shows it is con 49ed to -- confined to the north bay with quarter-mile at petaluma. elsewhere, good to go. from sutro tower a lot of sunshine and mild temperatures 70s inland and mid-60s along the coast. >> sue can we use mild to describe the traffic? >> that is a fair statement. the san mateo bridge shows an early accident israel in the eastbound side which is picked up and westbound the commute, you will find a few brake lights approaching the high-rise and a continue minute drive from hayward to foster city. walnut creek south 68